Altea: Historic Old Town, Concerts and Sea Views

Culture and Views in Altea

Altea reveals its character through its historic old town, music, sea views and excursion destinations in the surrounding area. The historic old town of Altea is designated as a historic ensemble. The Nuestra Señora del Consuelo Church in Altea is characterised by its blue-and-white tiled domes. The viewpoints at the church offer views of the sea and the mountains of the Serra Gelada. For those interested in culture, Altea offers three specific points of interest: the historic old town, the Nuestra Señora del Consuelo Church and the viewpoints at the church. In addition to the church's architecture, the sea views and the mountains of the Serra Gelada provide the church site with a scenic context.

The Ruta de las Ermitas

The Ruta de las Ermitas is a concert series that has been established in Altea for more than a decade. It visits seven locations with chapels throughout the municipality. The concerts take place every year from the Saturday before Holy Week until the following weekend, with one concert per day. The series therefore combines a clearly defined period with several locations within the municipality.

Coast, Museums and Destinations in the Surrounding Area

The surrounding area also brings together a variety of destinations. The El Mirador Blanco viewpoint is located in the vicinity of Altea. The Museo al Aire Libre Villa Romana de l'Albir is a museum in the vicinity of Altea. Platja de l'Albir beach is also located in the vicinity of Altea. When planning activities around Altea, El Mirador Blanco, the Villa Romana de l'Albir and Platja de l'Albir can be included as separate excursion destinations.

The Mirador Monte Toix is located in the area surrounding Altea. The Mundomar Zoo and Terra Natura Zoo are also located in the area surrounding Altea. Other museums in the area surrounding Altea include the Sala de Exposiciones Ajuntament Vell and the Museo Municipal de la Boca del Calvari.

Hiking and Geological History

For hiking enthusiasts, there is the PR-CV 7 BÈRNIA circular trail. It is 18.10 kilometres long, has sections shared by the outward and return routes, and is associated with the reference municipality of Altea. Those planning the PR-CV 7 BÈRNIA can use its 18.10 kilometres and the shared outward and return sections as concrete parameters for planning their day in Altea.

A volcanic occurrence of ophite rock with garnet crystals is associated with an underwater volcanic eruption during the breakup of Pangaea.

Festivals Throughout the Year

In Altea, the Castell de L’Olla fireworks in August and the Moros y Cristianos at the end of September are among the festivals.

Connections Along the Coast

Bus route 010 connects Altea with the Port of Altea, Playa Albir, Albir and the centre of Benidorm.

More places to explore: Altea La Vella, La Galera.

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